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Distance from Hatfield to Barberton

Hatfield to Barberton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 357.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 14 min.

N Hatfield → Barberton
Road distance
357.4 km
222.1 mi • 193.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
280.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 14 min
Return: 8 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R598.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R601.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R666.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R671.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R789.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R793.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R879.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R886.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,038.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,043.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,157.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,166.60
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 14 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 29 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

357.4 km 4 hrs 14 min
Start Hatfield
Finish Barberton
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Glyn Street South
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Burnett Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Jan Shoba Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Francis Baard Street
    1.8 km
  5. Go straight
    2.0 km
  6. Continue straight
    217.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela
    1.3 km
  12. Go straight
    5.6 km
  13. Turn right onto Madiba Drive
    39.1 km
  14. Turn right
    2.8 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto General Street
    0.9 km
  17. Turn left onto Bland Street
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R612.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
178.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 7 min • 2 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Hatfield → Barberton
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Hatfield
Destination area Arrival
Barberton
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Hatfield → Barberton
Hatfield Origin postcode
Not available
Barberton Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
81.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
64.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
15.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Barberton → Hatfield
Hatfield ↔ Barberton
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Hatfield -25.75083, 28.24306
Midpoint
178.7 km
Total: 357.4 km
Midpoint 178.7 km
357.4 km 4 hrs 14 min
Destination Barberton -25.78222, 31.04750

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 357.4 km
Return-cycle span 714.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 178.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.75083, 28.24306
Midpoint -25.77875, 29.93958
End -25.78222, 31.04750
Destination services

Available in Barberton

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Barberton
1

  • 100 Sheba Road, Barberton, 1300, Mpumalanga
Destination brief

Travelling to Barberton

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Mountain and gold-rush town
Standout Makhonjwa scenery and old gold-rush character
Barberton stands out because mountain scenery, geological significance and gold-rush history all come together in one compact town, giving it a stronger destination identity than a routine Lowveld stop.
Best for Who this destination suits
Scenic drive Heritage stop Mpumalanga touring Mountain town break
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The exact stay matters because Barberton works as a scenic town base, not just a pass-through point on a larger Mpumalanga route.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Barberton as a base for mountain scenery, heritage interest and Mpumalanga drives near the Wild Frontier side.
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Hatfield from Barberton? +
Hatfield is about 357.4 km from Barberton by road.
How long does it take from Hatfield to Barberton? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Hatfield to Barberton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Hatfield to Barberton? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Hatfield to Barberton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R598.36 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R601.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R666.56 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R671.96 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Hatfield to Barberton? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Nelspruit
From Hatfield To Barberton
Mashishing
From Hatfield To Barberton
Schoemanskloof
From Hatfield To Barberton
: Mbombela
From Hatfield To Barberton

Route Locations

Start area
Hatfield
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Barberton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 81.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 64.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 15.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 203.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 195.9 km

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